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Post by Miss Rose on Apr 10, 2009 7:49:18 GMT -4
This is so much fun! I try and get back for it whenever I can. We used to stay the night and do the 0530 reading just as the sun was rising over the Mystic River. I am not sure if it will be onboard the Morgan this year since she is in dry-dock. I know she is stil open to the public for viewing during the restoration project. If not, perhaps the Mystic Whaler, Conrad or Amistad?
Moby-Dick Marathon July 31-August 1, 2009 / Noon-Noon
The reading of all 135 chapters of Moby-Dick begins at noon on Friday, July 31st. It continues overnight, concluding at noon on Saturday, August 1st, Melville's birthday.
Visitors are invited to participate in the marathon, which includes spending the night aboard the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. Copies of the novel are available for those who want to follow the reading. Visitors, staff and volunteers can choose to take turns reading chapters throughout the marathon, except for chapter 1, "Loomings," and the Epilogue, both of which are read by an actor portraying Mr. Melville himself! A great white birthday cake arrives at noon on August 1st, marking the end of the marathon.
The Moby-Dick Marathon is free with admission; however, space for overnight stay on the Charles W. Morgan is limited.
To reserve a space, contact Central Reservations at 860.572.5331
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Post by SFX on Apr 10, 2009 19:11:53 GMT -4
Hi Miss Rose, This sounds like a lot of fun, but I'm not really sure where it is... I have everything copied on the calendar except where. I probably should know... MI-Bad!
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Post by Miss Rose on Apr 10, 2009 20:36:07 GMT -4
LOL... It is at The Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT. My bad, not yours!!! Sorry
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